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The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
Vietnam’s insecticide and rodenticide imports rise by 25.79 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and materials reached US$97.97 million in March, reflecting a 25.79 percent increase compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports totalled US$241.64 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn imports climbed over 15 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$244.78 million worth of yarn in March, an increase of 15.36 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This pushed the total import value for the first three months of the year to US$650.88 million.
Vietnam’s milk powder output rises 2 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s milk powder production reached 12,900 tons in March, up from 11,000 tons in February. Year-to-date output for the first quarter totalled 34,200 tons, marking a 1.9 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 1.8 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s yarn exports rise 11 percent in March, driven by strong demand from China
Vietnam’s yarn exports totalled US$385.15 million in March 2025, up 10.98 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports increase by 22.37 percent in March
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports rose by 22.37 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$111.72 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports increase by 24.71 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of glass and glassware totalled US$122.01 million in March, marking a 24.71 percent increase compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$302.24 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wood imports surged over 25 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$261.75 million worth of wood and wooden products in March, up 25.52 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$667.68 million.
Vietnam’s fresh milk output up 4 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s fresh milk production reached 144.6 million litres in March, up from 130.7 million litres in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 407.3 million litres, reflecting a 3.1 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 4.0 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s Revised Power Development Plan 8 2025: What’s Changed?
Last week, the Government of Vietnam issued Decision 768/QD-TTg significantly revising the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8). This comes less than two years after the first PDP8 was issued and makes some substantial changes to Vietnam’s goals and expectations. Notably, the PDP8 is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s electricity industry, and with this in mind, this article breaks down how this plan has changed.
Vietnam’s wood product exports jump 44 percent in March, driven by US market
Vietnam exported US$1.47 billion worth of wood and wooden products in March, a 43.63 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports rise by 35.65 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of furniture made from materials other than wood climbed by 35.65 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$319.36 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Banking: Vietnam’s bad debt jumps 3.3 percent in first two month of 2025
Nguyen Quoc Hung, General Secretary of the Vietnam Banking Association, has raised concerns about the speed at which bad debt is rising in Vietnam, Tuoi Tre is reporting. Total bad debt stood at VND 1,030 trillion (US$41.18 billion) at the end of 2024, rising by VND 34 trillion (US$1.36 billion), or about 3.3 percent, in the first two months of 2025.
VietJet found liable for US$181.8 million in UK court aircraft leasing dispute
The High Court of England and Wales has ruled in favour of FW Aviation, ordering VietJet Aviation to pay more than US$181.8 million in a dispute over four aircraft that VietJet failed to return after their leases were cancelled. The court upheld FW Aviation’s right to full termination payments and possession of the aircraft, rejecting VietJet’s penalty clause and title-based defences, according to the decision handed down by the court.
Vietnam’s Wind Power Industry 2025: Policies, Companies & Projects
To fully realise its wind power potential, Vietnam will need to address several challenges, including regulatory uncertainties, grid infrastructure limitations, and financing hurdles. The transition from feed-in tariffs to a competitive bidding mechanism for new projects is expected to create a more stable and transparent investment environment, attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports rise by 20.18 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables totalled US$199.26 million in March, reflecting a 20.18 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$605.09 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wheat imports dropped over 30 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$132.68 million worth of wheat in March, down 30.22 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total value for the first quarter reached US$430.25 million.
Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises 7.1 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s processed seafood production reached 568,100 tons in March, up from 503,900 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 1,557,900 tons, reflecting an 11.9 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord and technical fabrics up 15 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$69.80 million worth of tyre cord fabrics and other technical textiles in March, up 15.20 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports surge by 52.06 percent in March
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports jumped by 52.06 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$477.42 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fishery product imports increase by 4.70 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$270.19 million in March, a 4.70 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports totalled US$760.30 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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